• The battleground over abortion access has shifted to local and federal elections in swing states such as Arizona, Florida and Georgia.
  • In Kentucky, state Rep. Atta Scott said she doesn’t want Democrats in her conservative state to give up on pushing back against abortion restrictions there.
  • Abortion issues could spur more voters to show up at the polls during 2022 elections.

WASHINGTON – With the Supreme Court ruling that gives states power to decide abortion policy, the battleground over abortion access has shifted to local and federal elections in swing states such as Arizona, Florida and Georgia.

There, anti-abortion and pro-abortion groups are already working to persuade voters to back candidates and legislation that support their positions.